© 2020 NFL Enterprises LLC. Winds light and variable. However, he could see his workload reduced a bit as fellow five-star back Trey Sanders returns from a foot injury that kept him out all of last season while Brian Robinson Jr. and Keilan Robinson will also compete for carries. All rights reserved. Anyone can turn on film and see he is the best running back in the 2021 NFL Draft. Please update it here. Daniel Jeremiah takes a first look at Alabama's DeVonta Smith and sees a highly productive wide receiver who's reminiscent of Pro Football Hall of Famer Marvin Harrison. The two players share the same build and smooth/easy running style. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. Copyright © 2020 NFL Draft Diamonds. Harris' 2021 NFL Mock Draft 2.2. "If you have a kid that runs a legit 4.5 then he's plenty fast enough to play Division I football," the coach from the SEC said. Last year, Harris went over 1000 yards rushing, and he is a former 5 star recruit. "That's still a very fast time - even for running backs." Position-by-position look at Tide's top spring 40 times. 2019 statistics: 209 carries for 1,224 yards (5.9 average), 13 touchdowns; 27 catches for 304 yards (11.3 average), seven TDs. He is a beast as a pass catcher too, which is impressive. He’s going to be an excellent pro.” Harris has 13 rushing touchdowns in 13 games and is tied for second in the conference. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. Pros (+): Tenacious and high energy runner. Harris’ seven receiving touchdowns last year were the most by any Alabama back in a single season. Another name that popped into my mind was Eddie George. Players were rated based on their projected impact for the Crimson Tide this season. His game is so smooth and effortless. Here's my scouting report on the senior rusher. October 9th, 2020. It’s not out of the question to think Harris could do the same. Regardless of what accolades Harris picks up in his final season, he will undoubtedly be a key part of Alabama’s offense. Kyle Edwards #27. Forte had a little more juice, but they are both physical, instinctive runners with added value in the passing game. The Crimson Tide travel Saturday to take on Missouri and are set for a 6 p.m. CT kickoff. Squirms until the whistle is blown and forces defenders to bring him down until the whistle is blown. ... B.J. NFL.com analyst and former NFL scout Daniel Jeremiah takes a "first look" at some of college football's top players for 2020. Last year, Harris received 47.9 percent of Alabama’s carries. Alabama top 40: 40-36 | 35-31 | 30-26 | 25-21 | 20-16 | 15-11 | 10-6 | 5. He doesn't possess ideal explosiveness or burst. Another name that popped into my mind was Eddie George. Defenses that are disciplined with their run fits, locations and tackling techniques will be highly effective against his running style. Paul Finebaum thinks so. https://www.espn.com/college-football/player/_/id/4241457/najee-harris Partly cloudy skies. It will be interesting to see how the league values Harris in the draft. Harris reminds Daniel Jeremiah of Matt Forte, the former Tulane running back. Biggest takeaway: I loved watching Harris on tape. That game also featured an impressive hurdle on a 42-yard score. He sets up defenders on angle routes underneath and can track and high-point the ball down the field. What people tend to forget is that a 40-yard dash time of 4.5 or even 4.6 seconds is blistering fast. Now make your pick. He's very aware in pass protection and is willing to stick his face in the fan (still one of my favorite scouting phrases) versus blitzing linebackers. My advice: Ignore the 40-yard-dash time. “He runs hard. Could he potentially emerge as a possible candidate for the Heisman Trophy? Follow Daniel Jeremiah on Twitter @MoveTheSticks. Another name that popped into my mind was Eddie George. My advice: Ignore the 40-yard-dash time. He was tied for ninth in receiving scores (7), which led all SEC tailbacks in that statistical category. He's elusive in the open field and can deploy a nasty stiff-arm. You've watched all the tape, you know the stats. He didn’t hesitate to mention Harris. Najee Harris stands in the darkness outside Antioch High’s gym on a crisp autumn night. 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"I wrote down Matt Forte at the top of my notes about 10 plays into my study of the LSU [Alabama] game,” Jeremiah wrote. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. Daniel Jeremiah takes a first look at North Dakota State's Trey Lance and sees a polished quarterback prospect reminiscent of Andrew Luck. The 6-foot-2, 230-pound back is known for his ability to break through and hurdle over defenders but added another element to his game as a receiver last season. While the star back was given just 40-1 odds to win the award in the latest Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook update this week, it’s worth noting that the Tide’s only two Heisman winners — Derrick Henry and Mark Ingram — have both come from the running back position. Roydell Williams #23. Daniel Jeremiah takes a first look at Minnesota's Rashod Bateman and sees a wide receiver prospect who reminds him of the Saints' Michael Thomas when he was coming out of Ohio State. Behind Damien Harris and Jacobs in 2017, Najee Harris ran for 370 yards and three touchdowns on 70 carries, upping his rushing workload to 783 yards and four TDs on 117 carries. Antioch running back Najee Harris goes flying after being tripped up by Pittsburg High’s Jack Lacy III (8), supported by Michael Pryor (9) and Willie Harts (11). While that percentage likely won’t be that high this year, he still has a good chance of making history, especially if the Tide can make an extended postseason run. BamaInsider continues to unveil its annual top-40 list for the Alabama football team. One of Alabama’s best players, Harris is once again poised for big things in a Crimson Tide offense that features several playmakers. Today we move on to No. Even if undisciplined, he will do whatever it takes to break free of tackles. Two Alabama running backs in Mark Ingram (2009) and Derrick Henry (2015) took up the hardware. NFL footage © NFL Productions LLC. He's going to be an excellent pro. Even though he has started, it’s taken him a while. Chance of rain 40%.. Tonight. It will be interesting to see how the league values Harris in the draft. ... Not a running back that can reach top speed in a quick amount of time. Jonathan Bennett #25. Cooper Bishop #35. 2017 U.S. Army All-American Bowl selection...Named 2016 All-USA First Team by USA TODAY “I would start with Najee Harris out of Alabama,” Finebaum said. However, George was bigger and more violent as a runner. Had a highlight catch and run against South Carolina where he refused to go down on his way to a heroic touchdown. He is a DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH. He might try to run you over, might try to spin, might try to hurdle.” — Terrell Lewis, former Alabama linebacker. He excels in the screen game, where he understands how to patiently set up blocks and pile up big yardage. One of those players is Alabama running back, “The Heisman usually comes down to teams that are in contention, so I would therefore go with, Harris has some history on his side too. At Alabama, you’re playing with the best of the best. “The Heisman usually comes down to teams that are in contention, so I would therefore go with Najee Harris, who is going to play on the best team in the SEC, which is Alabama. Knee bend and lower his shoulders upon mesh points will need to be developed, otherwise he will continue to take avoidable body blows repeatedly. Najee Harris #22. Where he needs to improve: The major knock on Harris is his lack of top-end speed. His hands are outstanding. Najee Harris. Najee Harris is the best running back in the nation. 5 Players Who Raised 2021 NFL Draft Stock On Saturday, 2021 NFL Draft Summer Scouting: Running Backs, How 2020's Returning Underclassmen Affect The 2021 NFL Draft, Would You Rather: Alabama/LSU Supporting Casts, Pick Your Flavor: Comparing the 2020 RB Class to Ice Cream Flavors, Najee Harris Showing What He’s Capable Of. Even if Alabama’s offense doesn’t change much, Harris’ presence in the backfield will keep opposing defenses honest. SEC gameday is rapidly approaching, which means we will get to see some of college football’s biggest stars take the field come Saturday, when every team in the conference will be in action. The loss of Tua Tagovailoa at quarterback could see Alabama increase its focus on the ground early in the season as it looks to get either Mac Jones or Bryce Young settled behind center. Junior Damien Harris ran the 40 in 4.51 seconds, benched 405 pounds and squatted 515 pounds. Although Harris is roughly 15 pounds lighter than Henry was during his Alabama career, his 4.66 40-yard dash time is faster than the Heisman Trophy winner’s 4.72 coming out of high school. cnx.cmd.push(function() { “I wrote down Matt Forte at the top of my notes about 10 plays into my study of the LSU [Alabama] game,” Jeremiah wrote. © 2020 Verizon Media. Should The NFL Move The Combine Out Of Indianapolis? Keilan Robinson #2. However, his long stride can be a little deceiving and he might time a little better than anticipated when he tests prior to next year's draft. Large stature and frame is like an older car in that it takes a little while longer and a couple extra steps on the gas pedal in order for him to get going into one direction. My name is Damond Talbot, I have worked extremely hard to help hundreds of small school players over the past several years, and will continue my mission. My advice: Ignore the 40-yard-dash time. Najee Harris plans to graduate next month and enroll in college in January, joining a growing number of college football players who enroll early.
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